Dr. Ken McGill is an ordained minister and has been involved in counseling for more than 25 years. Dr. McGill holds a Bachelor's degree in Religion from Pacific Christian College (now Hope International University), a Certificate of Completion in the Alcohol and Drug Studies/Counseling Program from the University of California at Los Angeles and a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. Dr. McGill received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Family Psychology from Azusa Pacific University in May, 2003. Dr. McGill's dissertation focused on the development of an integrated treatment program for the sexually addicted homeless population, and Ken was "personally mentored" by dissertation committee member Dr. Patrick Carnes, a pioneer in the field of sex addiction work. Dr. McGill authored a chapter in the text The Clinical Management of Sex Addiction, with his chapter addressing the homeless and sex addiction. Dr. McGill is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the States of Texas and California and Mississippi, and is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, through the International Institute for Trauma and Addictive Professionals (IITAP). Dr. McGill had a private practice in Glendora, CA (Aspen Counseling Center), Inglewood, CA (Faithful Central Bible Church), and Hattiesburg, MS (River of Life Church), specializing in the following areas with individuals, couples, families, groups and psychoeducational training: addictions and recovery, pre-marital, marital and family counseling, issues related to traumatization and abuse, as well as depression, grief, loss, anger management and men's and women's issues. Dr. McGill also provided psychotherapeutic treatment with Student-Athletes on the University of Southern Mississippi Football and Men's Basketball teams. Dr. McGill served as the Director of the Gentle Path Program, which is a seven-week residential program, for people who are challenged with sexual addiction, sexual anorexia, and relationship issues. Dr. McGill also supervised Doctoral students in the Southern Mississippi Psychology Internship Consortium with the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. McGill was inducted into the Azusa Pacific University Academic Hall of Honor, School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences, in October, 2010. Dr. McGill currently works as a Private practice clinician with an office in Plano, Texas, providing treatment with people who are challenged in the areas mentioned above.
“Because of our love for you we were ready to share with you not only the Good News from God but even our own lives. You were so dear to us!” – 1 Thessalonians 2:8 (Good News) Just a brief comment to say thank you for reading the posts that I have shared with you … More Thanks for visiting and may God Bless You!
The start of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament got me to thinking about my own personal bracket. Well, here it is! I think I have a winner! What’s in your Bracket? 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not … More Here’s My Bracket…What’s In Yours?
Like many of you, I have now viewed more Presidential debates during this election season than I have ever viewed in my life. After viewing hours of debates of both the Republican and Democratic parties, I am convinced more than ever that the next President of the United States needs…my prayers (and your prayers, and the … More The next President of the United States needs…
Today is St. Valentine’s Day, and many of us will be celebrating the day by giving flowers, cards, chocolates, lunches, dinners and other precious gifts to the people who are the love of our life. I truly hope you enjoy the day and all that it brings you and yours as you convey to them … More A Short Drink For A Longer Race
The late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. inspired and influenced me in so many different ways in my life, and I’d like to tell you about one that I don’t think I shared with too many people. I worked as a Chaplain at the Union Rescue Mission from 1986 – 1992, and again from … More In Honor of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming” – John Wooden I have been a UCLA Basketball and Football fan most of my life (glad the team pulled out a last-second win over Arizona last night!). I am … More Recovery and John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success
Congratulations Gabriel! Mom and I are extremely happy for you and proud of your accomplishments with the Football team as you guys won your State championship game yesterday! We are so proud of you! I am proud of you because you held this as a goal for yourself since last year, and man, have you guys blown the … More Congratulations Gabriel! Love, Mom and Dad
These are a few of my favorite memories that we have shared, that have made the past 25 years moments of joy in my life with you. I hope and pray that our son Gabriel will be blessed with a wonderful Proverbs 31 woman like I have. Given with love to you, Ken 1989: The year … More Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary Leslie!
The scriptures below are truisms, affirmations and “re-mind-ders” of who I actually am and reading them remind and inspire me to live up to my DNA, my character. As time permits, please take time to read them to remind you that you too are more than the sum of the behavior you have engaged in, committed … More My Identity In Christ
Thank you for reading “The Emotion of Shame” Part 1 of 3 and Part 2 of 3. In this final post on the Emotion of Shame, I would like to suggest how Steps Four through Step Seven of the Twelve Steps of Emotions Anonymous (or of any Twelve Step fellowship) could help us as we endeavor … More The Emotion of Shame (Part 3 of 3)
